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GL54 UTB

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,461 mi
Last recorded106,461 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 UTB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,461 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 106,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 99,202 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 91,002 miles

Front wiper rubbers split on ends but still clearing screen

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 81,251 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,176 miles

Evidence of a leak on the fuel tank but no leak at present

Rear exhaust silencer bracket in poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2011 72,176 miles

Evidence of a leak on the fuel tank but no leak at present

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer bracket in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,489 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 60,486 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 49,507 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,507 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,921 miles

n/s wiper split

Fail 9 Jan 2008 35,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,341 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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GL54 UTB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL54 UTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL54 UTB registered?

GL54 UTB is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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